Course Content: 

• Sport and Recreation Studies
• Exercise and Fitness
• Nutrition
• Sport Anatomy and Physiology
• Sports Injury Prevention
• Leisure Facility Operations
• Communications
• Work Experience
• PHECC First Aid Response

Award: 

• QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise
• ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
• ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training

Aim:

The principal aim of the ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym based exercise) is to provide the learner with the knowledge and practical skills as an introduction into the Fitness sector. The ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training enables the learner to gain the practical and theoretical skills necessary to provide personal training, advice and assistance for active leisure and recreation.

Progression & Career Options: 

Graduates may progress into employment as Personal Trainers and Gym Instructors in a variety of settings within the Health and Fitness Industry.

Graduates from this course may gain entry to a range of sport related degree programmes in:

 

UCC	WIT	IT Sligo
IT Carlow	IT Tralee	DKIT
TU Dublin

 

Course Content: 

• Sport & Recreation Studies
• Exercise & Fitness
• Soccer Coaching
• Basketball Coaching
• Gaelic Coaching
• Badminton Coaching
• Nutrition
• Sports Anatomy and Physiology
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Shallow Water Pool Lifeguard (Water Safety Ireland)

Award: 

• QQI Level 5 award in Sport, Recreation and Exercise.
• NGB Coaching Qualifications including: Basketball Ireland Introductory Coaching Award, GAA Foundation Coaching Award, FAI PDP 1.

Aim:

This is a one year course designed to prepare students for a career in the sports and leisure industry, or provide a pathway to further study. The course aims to encourage students to engage in a range of sports both practically and theoretically.

Progression & Career Options: 

Graduates can gain employment as Sports Coaches or Lifeguards. Alternatively students may choose this course as a progression path to a Level 6 award in Sports, Recreation and Exercise in this College or seek to gain entry onto a range of sports related Degree programmes in:

 

UCC	WIT	IT Sligo
IT Carlow	IT Tralee	DKIT
TU Dublin	St Mary’s University, Twickenham	Liverpool Hope University

 

Course Content: 

• Sports and Exercise Injury Prevention
• Sports Massage (ITEC Level 3/4 Certificate)
• Kinesiology
• Sports Anatomy & Physiology
• Nutrition
• Sports & Recreation Studies
• Exercise & Fitness
• Shallow Water Pool Lifeguard (Water Safety Ireland)
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Body Massage & Figure Analysis
• First Aid Responder (PHECC)

Award: 

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise. ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (Level 3 & 4). Water Safety Ireland Lifeguard Certificate First Aid Responder (PHECC) 

Aim:

This one year course provides students with the opportunity to pursue further studies in Sports Injuries and Physical Therapy. The majority of students successfully completing this course progress onto Third Level Degree Programmes.

Progression & Career Options: 

Graduates from this course may apply for employment as lifeguards and/or sports massage therapists. Alternatively students may choose this course as a progression path to a Level 6 award in Sports, Recreation and Exercise in DIFE or seek to gain entry onto a range of sports/health related Degree programmes in:

 

IT Carlow	DKIT	TU Dublin
WIT

 

Graduates may also apply for Physiotherapy in the following Universities:

• Hanze University, Netherlands
• Wolverhampton University, UK
• Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
• Sunderland, UK
• Winchester University, UK

Course Content: 

• Sports Industry Practice
• Sports Nutrition
• Sports Psychology
• Soccer Coaching
• Health Promotion
• Exercise & Fitness
• Lifeguarding
• Fitness Instructor (NCEF) – extra charge
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Gaelic Coaching
• ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Thearpy

Award: 

QQI Level 6 Award in Sports, Recreation and Exercise. Other accredited qualifications are also offered in various sports. A fitness qualification can also be obtained during this year by completing the National Certificate in Exercise & Fitness (NCEF) – Accredited by the University of Limerick. Water Safety Ireland Lifeguard Certificate.

Aim:

This is an additional one year course designed to prepare students for a career in sports coaching, the sports and leisure industry. This course also provides a pathway to further study in various related sports degrees.

Entry Requirements: 

Progression & Career Options: 

Graduates may apply for entry to a wide range of sports related 3rd Level Degree courses in:

UCC	WIT	IT Sligo
IT Carlow	DKIT	St Mary’s University, Twickenham
Liverpool Hope University

 

Students who have undertaken the NCEF instructor’s qualification may work directly in the fitness industry as instructors. Students can apply for direct entry onto Year 2 Sport, Exercise and Enterprises in DKIT.

Course Content: 

• TBC

Award: 

QQI Level 6 Award in Sports, Recreation and Exercise. 

Aim:

This full time Level 6 course will appeal to those interested in pursuing a career in Physiotherapy/Sports Therapy. The course will provide learners with the theoretical and practical knowledge to study Physiotherapy or Sports Rehabilitation Therapy at a higher level or to work in the fitness industry.

Progression & Career Options: 

On successful completion of this course graduates are eligible to apply for Physiotherapy to a number of Universities in the UK and the Netherlands.  Mature graduates can apply for Physiotherapy in UCD, TCD, RCSI.  Graduates may also apply for entry to a wide range of other sports related Third Level Degree courses in:

 

UCC	IT Carlow	IT Sligo
DKIT	ITB	WIT

 

Graduates may also apply for Physiotherapy in the following Universities:

• Hanze University, Netherlands
• Wolverhampton University UK
• Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
• Sunderland, UK
• Winchester University, UK